Facility and Safety Support Technician (EP-ATL-SO-2026-142-LD) — CERN
NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Introduction
As a versatile Facility and Safety Support Technician, you will play a key role in the management of the ATLAS facility during Long Shutdown 3 (2026–2030).
As a member of a small team within ATLAS Technical Coordination, you will liaise with detector teams, contribute to equipment logistics, including waste management, and support occupational safety on site, helping to ensure a smooth detector installation process. Functions
- Introduction
- As a versatile Facility and Safety Support Technician, you will play a key role in the management of the ATLAS facility during Long Shutdown 3 (2026–2030).
Application process
- We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 06.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Contract type: Limited duration contract (4 years).
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
Company and context
- Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
- Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Exposure to risk of falling from heights during scaffolding assembly and dismantling operations.
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job grade: 3-4 Job reference: EP-ATL-SO-2026-142-LD Field of work: Experimental Physics
- Benchmark Job Title: Electromechanical Technician Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Additional details
- As a member of a small team within ATLAS Technical Coordination, you will liaise with detector teams, contribute to equipment logistics, including waste management, and support occupational safety on site, helping to ensure a smooth detector installation process.
- Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electromechanics, Logistics, Safety or a related field.
- Strong motivation to contribute to the operation of the ATLAS facility. Technical competencies:
- Knowledge of personal protective equipment would be an advantage. Behavioural competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 06.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job reference: EP-ATL-SO-2026-142-LD Field of work: Experimental Physics
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Strong motivation to contribute to the operation of the ATLAS facility.
- Technical competencies:
- Knowledge of personal protective equipment would be an advantage.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 06.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions
